Many Bothans died to bring us this information. Bothans, as it turns out, are terrible at emailing. I’m sure they’ve had many terrific exploits in the expanded universe, but seriously, how much does it suck for a whole sentient species that they’re known for being godawful at relaying information?

You could argue, of course, that they’re known for being valiant and self-sacrificing. But that’s less funny. Don’t be such a Mon Mothma.

Right. So.

Dark Horse announced today that Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko are resurrecting John Ostrander’s beloved Star Wars: Legacy series which wrapped after 50 issues last year. That original run took place long after the events of Return of the Jedi and centered on one unruly, bounty hunting descendent of Luke Skywalker. This new series will be set some 100 years after Jedi with a female protagonist, this one a descendent of Leia Organa and Han Solo.

Though, we are of course curious as to how Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm will affect this and the many other Star Wars projects Dark Horse has in progress and in the works. Along with Brian Wood’s ongoing series set amidst the events of the original trilogy, the publisher has announced some truly tantalizing tie-ins. We only wish they weren’t headed toward publication under the shadow of an Imperial Star Destroyer. And there is your Tantive IV allegory for the week.

Still, we’re dancing and tumbling like Ewoks because Hardman and Bechko have more than proven their ability to spin gold out of a licensed tie-in story with their terrific Planet of the Apes minis over at Boom! Studios.